| Ramp | Water Body | County | Launch Fee | Parking Fee | How Charged | Rates Dated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alva Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Drop Box | - |
| Bay Park North Primitive Boat Ramp (Limited Parking) | Big Hickory Pass | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay Side Kayak Access | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Gulf Side Kayak Access | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Big Hickory Pass Kayak Access | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Bocilla Island Seaport and Fishing Pier | Charlotte Harbor - Pine Island Sound | Lee County | FWC lists $20 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Bonita Beach - Melody Lane Right of Way (Not Recommended - No Parking) | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Bonita Springs Nature Place - Collum's Trail Kayak Launch | Imperial River | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Bowditch Point Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Matanzas Pass | Lee County | FWC lists $2 per hour (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve Canoe Launch | Caloosahatchee River - Popash Creek | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Caloosahatchee Regional Park - Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists $5 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| City of Cape Coral - BMX Strausser Park Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists $10 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Burnt Store Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists $10 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Horton Park Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists $15 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 1208 Academy Boulevard | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 1519 NW 8th Terrace | Burnt Store Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 1609 NE 12th Street | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 1624 NE 33rd Lane | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 2111 NE 5th Terrace | Cape Coral Canal System - Cleveland Canal - Cement Pond | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 2119 NE 12th Avenue | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 520 SE 23rd Place | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 720 SW 31st Terrace | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 802 SW 7th Terrace | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 845 Gleason Parkway | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 921 NW 27th Street | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 939 Wilmington Parkway | Cape Coral Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Rosen Park Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists $15 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Sirenia Vista Park Kayak Launch | West Burnt Store Canal System | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| City of Cape Coral - Yacht Club Park Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists $10 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only | - |
| D & D Matlacha Bait, Tackle and Ramp | Matlacha Pass | Lee County | FWC lists $15 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Davis Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Drop Box | - |
| Estero River Outfitters | Estero River | Lee County | FWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Franklin Lock North Recreation Area | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Franklin Lock South Recreation Area | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC flags a fee but lists $0 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Frizzell-Kontinos Boat Ramp at Punta RassaOwner's page checked | San Carlos Bay | Lee County | FWC lists $10 (rate note: per 24 hours) (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch | Galt Lake | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park - Kayak Launch - Half Mile Long PortageOwner's page checked | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists $5 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Imperial River Canoe & Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Imperial River | Lee County | FWC lists $2 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| Imperial River Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Imperial River | Lee County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site EastOwner's page checked | Sanibel Bayou | Lee County | FWC lists $10 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site WestOwner's page checked | Hardworking Bayou | Lee County | FWC lists $10 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Judd Community Park Kayak Launch | Caloosahatchee River - Hancock Creek | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Lavender's Landing / Bokeelia Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Charlotte Harbor - Pine Island Sound - Matlacha Pass | Lee County | FWC lists $10 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Lee County Manatee Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Caloosahatchee River - Orange River | Lee County | FWC lists $5 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| Lovers Key State Park - Little Carlos Pass Kayak AccessOwner's page checked | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists $8 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Lovers Key State Park - Main Lagoon Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists $8 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Drop Box | - |
| Lovers Key State Park - Motor Boat LaunchOwner's page checked | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists $8 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Drop Box | - |
| Matlacha Park Boat RampOwner's page checked | Matlacha Pass | Lee County | FWC lists $10 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| Matlacha Park Paddlecraft Launch | Matlacha Pass | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Monroe Canal Marina | San Carlos Bay - Pine Island Sound | Lee County | FWC lists $15 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant or Drop Box | - |
| Mound House Kayak Launch (Limited Days and Hours) | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists $10 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Mullock Creek Marina | Mullock Creek | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| New Pass - Big Hickory Island Kayak Access | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access | Estero Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| North Shore Park Kayak Beach (North Ft. Myers - Caloosahatchee River) | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Pine Island Commercial Marina (Weekends and Holidays Only)Owner's page checked | Pine Island Sound | Lee County | FWC lists $10 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Drop Box | - |
| Pineland Monument Park Paddlecraft Launch | Pine Island Sound | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Riverside Park Kayak Launch - Ft. Myers | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Russell Park Paddlecraft Launch | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Safe Harbor Pineland Marina, Boat Ramp, Kayak Launch and Ships Store | Pine Island Sound | Lee County | FWC lists $20 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Salty Steve's Marina | San Carlos Bay - Pine Island Sound | Lee County | FWC lists $10 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Preserve Paddle Craft LaunchOwner's page checked | San Carlos Bay | Lee County | FWC lists $2 per hour (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| Sanibel Bayview Park Kayak Access (Resident Parking Only) | San Carlos Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Sanibel Bock Peace Park Kayak Access (Resident Parking Only) | San Carlos Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Sanibel Bowman's Beach Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Old Blind Pass | Lee County | FWC lists $5 per hour (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| Sanibel Causeway Islands Park - Island A Paddlecraft Access | San Carlos Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Sanibel Causeway Islands Park - Island B Paddlecraft Access | San Carlos Bay | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Sanibel Island Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | San Carlos Bay | Lee County | FWC lists $20 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| Sentinela Boulevard Primitive Access | Canal | Lee County | No fee published, call first | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Shady Oaks Park (Ft. Myers) Kayak Launch | Caloosahatchee River - Billys Creek | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) | St. James Creek Preserve | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Stringfellow Road Right-of-Way Jug Creek Kayak Access | Jug Creek | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Tarpon Bay Explorers | Tarpon Bay | Lee County | FWC lists $10 launch and park (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch | Caloosahatchee River | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Telegraph Creek Primitive Paddlecraft Launch | Caloosahatchee River - Telegraph Creek | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Tropical Point Park Kayak Launch | Matlacha Pass | Lee County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
We have not confirmed any ramp here as free. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ramp inventory lists a fee at 34 of the 76 Lee County ramps we show, but it does not date those entries and we have not verified them by phone. Parking or permit charges may also apply, so call the owner before you go.
Alva Public Boat Ramp: Lee County's parking page lists Alva Boat Ramp at $5 per day, open every day.; Davis Public Boat Ramp: Lee County's parking page lists Davis Boat Ramp at $5 per day, open every day.; Matlacha Park Boat Ramp: Lee County's parking page lists Matlacha Boat Ramp at $10 per day, open every day.; Sanibel Island Public Boat Ramp: Sanibel lists $40 per day to launch and park at the public boat ramp on weekdays, and permit only on weekends and holidays.; Sanibel Bowman's Beach Kayak Launch: Sanibel lists $5 per hour parking at its beach parks, which includes the Bowman's Beach area.; J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site East: J.N. Ding Darling refuge lists a $10 per vehicle fee for Wildlife Drive.; and 19 more. None of these are confirmed by phone yet.
14 Lee County ramp pages mention an annual pass. For example, for Alva Public Boat Ramp: Lee County's parking page lists a $60 Annual Parks Parking Pass, valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Source: Lee County Parking. Check each ramp page, and call to confirm.
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